How many renters in Battle Creek, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.9% (±5.4 points) of renting households in Battle Creek, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.9% (±5.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.9% (±4.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Battle Creek
| Share of income spent on rent | Battle Creek | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±2.8 points) | 12.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.7% (±3.7 points) | 15.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±2.9 points) | 12.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±3.0 points) | 10.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±3.1 points) | 11.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.9% (±4.4 points) | 36.9% | 41.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Battle Creek against Calhoun County, its state and the nation
| Battle Creek | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.9% (±5.4 points) | 48.6% (±3.7 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.9% (±4.4 points) | 36.9% (±3.0 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±1.9 points) | 29.3% (±1.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,286 (±$3,433) | $37,537 (±$2,687) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $957 (±$32) | $968 (±$26) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Battle Creek, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Calhoun County (48.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Calhoun County, Battle Creek ranks 4 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 486 of 1,485.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Battle Creek
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | — | 52.9% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Springfield | 1.8 mi | 43.7% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownlee Park | 5.3 mi | 16.1% (±28.0 points) | Lower |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 5.4 mi | 80.7% (±61.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 52.9% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston Township | 6.0 mi | 50.0% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emmett Charter Township | 6.2 mi | 34.9% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Augusta | 6.8 mi | 34.3% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Climax | 6.9 mi | 6.5% (±52.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brownlee Park, MI (16.1%), Emmett Charter Township, MI (34.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Calhoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Township (Calhoun County) | 81.3% (±80.0 points) |
| 2 | Pennfield Charter Township | 65.8% (±14.2 points) |
| 3 | Albion | 64.2% (±14.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Battle Creek | 52.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Bedford Charter Township | 52.9% (±32.3 points) |
| 6 | Eckford Township | 45.5% (±34.6 points) |
| 7 | Tekonsha Township | 44.4% (±20.8 points) |
| 8 | Springfield | 43.7% (±13.1 points) |
| 9 | Clarence Township | 42.7% (±34.6 points) |
| 10 | Leroy Township (Calhoun County) | 40.2% (±37.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Calhoun County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Battle Creek
Are renters in Battle Creek rent-burdened?
52.9% of renting households in Battle Creek pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Battle Creek spend on rent?
The median renting household in Battle Creek, MI spends 31.2% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Creek city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Creek city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Battle Creek city, Michigan
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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